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IDC Perspective on Digital Transformation in Mining

“SAP is the dominant provider of ERP to mining companies globally.” In this report, IDC’s Emilie Ditton summarizes discussions held at the SAP International SAP Conference for Mining and Metals including a set of recommendations for mining companies seeking a path forward with their digital transformation initiatives.

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Goldcorp

Goldcorp is one of the world's fastest growing senior gold producers, with operations and development projects throughout the Americas. Hear how SAP and SuccessFactors solutions help the company more efficiently manage data and analytics.

Cameco

Cameco is one of the world's largest uranium producers accounting for about 14 percent of the world's production from its mines in Canada, the US and Kazakhstan. Hear how Cameco is using SAP SuccessFactors Workforce Planning and Workforce Analytics solutions to uncover the story of their data.

MMG Limited

MMG is a natural resources company that explores, develops, and mines base metal deposits around the world. Learn how they’re using EHS software from SAP to quickly report on hazards, incidents, and near misses – helping ensure sustainable mining.

Capstone Mining

Learn how Capstone mining implemented SAP Business All-in-One for Mining in just four months – resulting in a 92% improvement in procurement cycle time, 80% reduction in maverick spend, and 34%
increase in inventory accuracy.

Inner Mongolia Yitai Group

One of China’s largest coal producers, Yitai Group, implemented SAP solutions on SAP HANA. The result? Greater efficiency with a much smaller database (reduced by 75%). Plus, the company now serves the IT and end-user community with flexible, mobile solutions and is better positioned to innovate new products for its customers.

Exxaro

Read how Exxaro restructured its processes to achieve best-in-class governance, risk, and compliance with the SAP Risk Management and SAP Process Control applications. The company had a 90% improvement in the visibility of risks and has saved $800,000 in less than 12 months through effective risk management and better resource allocation.

Unearth digital transformation in mining

Every mining CEO we speak to sees digital technology as a key enabler in reinventing business. It’s time to act, and leverage digital to mine smarter, not harder. Read about how technology can help you transform your business.

The digital mine of the future

To survive and thrive, mining companies need to work smarter not harder and use digital technology
like autonomous vehicles, IoT, Big Data, Analytics, remote control centers, predictive maintenance and wearable technology.

Future of Mining: Results from Mining Journal Survey of 100 Companies

How and where are investments in technology, productivity and exploration being made? How ready is the industry to become more agile? Where are the risks? Read this summary report of a recent report by Mining Journal.

Keep the ore moving with mobility

See why 77% of mining executives say mobile solutions help them drive productivity and capacity – above and below ground. And find out how mobile technology can help your company boost production targets, optimize performance, and more.

Kobus Pienaar, Chief Information officer at Wesizwe Platinum recently spoke with Georg Gradl, Global Lead for the SAP Industry Business Unit Mining about how the company - and the mining industry - is using the newest digital technologies.

International SAP Conference for Mining and Metals

July 12-14, 2016, Frankfurt, Germany

This signature event brought together over 250 mining, primary metal producers, fabrication and distribution professionals. Attendees took advantage of opportunities to learn, benchmark, network and discover how the latest innovations from SAP can drive digital transformation in their company. Click on the site to learn more and access presentations.

Reimagine the way you do business with SAP Digital Business Services

Businesses everywhere are transforming into digital enterprises – but it’s not always that easy. SAP Digital Business Services can help guide your transformation journey every step of the way, from strategy to technology implementation and beyond.

Our experts take a holistic approach, helping you identify and implement new processes and capabilities while ensuring your operations continue to run smoothly. We’ll work to make sure your SAP software delivers ongoing, unsurpassed value as you address the evolving demands of the digital economy.

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Enhance your knowledge of SAP software, develop new skills, and bring more expertise to your company. Our full suite of software training and education courses and certifications can help you maximize the power of your SAP solutions.